Hands-on Training on Mushroom Cultivation for Empowerment of Kudumbasree Unit Members, Kunhimangalam Grama Panchayat.

 

The PG Department of Botany at Payyanur College, in collaboration with Kunhimangalam Grama Panchayath and Kudumbasree, successfully conducted a hands-on training program in mushroom cultivation on October 25, 2023, empowering 30 local women with sustainable agriculture skills. The comprehensive program included theoretical sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and small group workshops covering mushroom varieties, growth requirements, substrate preparation, inoculation, and maintenance. Inaugurated by college faculty and Grama Panchayath members, the event emphasized women's role in promoting sustainable agriculture and economic viability, equipping participants with practical skills to improve livelihoods and foster environmentally conscious practices, marking a significant step towards community development and empowerment.